1975 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 2011 Lexus IS
To start off, 2011 Lexus IS is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chrysler Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chrysler Cordoba would be higher. At 5,201 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus IS (204 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1975 Chrysler Cordoba. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1975 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 283 kg more than 2011 Lexus IS.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Chrysler Cordoba (346 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1975 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chrysler Cordoba | 2011 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lexus |
| Model | Cordoba | IS |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5201 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2731 mm |
